Proud to be a Military Friendly School for the third consecutive year.

Veterans

If you have served your country—or if you are a current active-duty member of the U.S. armed forces—talk to us about earning an Indiana University or Purdue University degree. Our welcoming Columbus campus is a short drive south of Indianapolis near Camp Atterbury.

With online, hybrid, off-site, evening, and day classes offered year-round, earning a degree at IUPUC is flexible and convenient. In addition, you’ll enjoy small class sizes and one-on-one attention from faculty and staff who care about helping you succeed.

Many veterans, current members of the military, and spouses and children of disabled or deceased veterans may qualify for federal educational benefits from the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). Take advantage of the Post 9/11 GI Bill and other VA educational benefits to which you are entitled!

Review our list of degree programs and determine if one of them is a good fit for your educational needs and career goals. Then contact our Office of Admissions and schedule an appointment with one of our counselors.

Getting Started

Download the free GI Bill® Benefits at “Benefits for Veterans” booklet containing information on state and federal programs. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

STEP 2: Apply for VA Benefits

NOTE: If you are receiving VA benefits at another university but wish to transfer to IUPUC, complete VA Form 22-1995, Request for Change of Program or Place of Training. Contact the ECO (see Step 5) when you are enrolled in IUPUC classes.

STEP 3: Waiting for Admission Decision

You can check the status of your application through OneStart. Create a guest account and click the “Self Service” tab.

Contact University College at universitycollege@iupuc.edu or 812.348.7271 for next steps, including the name of your academic advisor, information about any required placement testing, and student orientation.

STEP 5: Start a VA Student File

When you are approved for your educational benefits, bring a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility to the Office of Registrar Services along with your most recent DD Form 214 Report of Separation or, if you are a member of the National Guard or Reserves, a DD Form 2384-1 (Notice of Basic Eligibility or NOBE).

IUPUC’s school certifying official or SCO will report your enrollment information to the VA through the VA-ONCE online application. The SCO reports all credit hours, tuition, and fee information to the VA.

If you decide to change degree programs or change your major after receiving benefits, the VA requires you complete complete Form 22-1995, Request for Change of Program or Place of Training. The SCO will remind you about that when you or your advisor submit the academic objective update form.

The SCO at IUPUC is Cynthia Scott in the Office of Registrar Services. Contact Cynthia at cynscott@iupuc.edu or 812.348.7319.